Blog of a course that allows students to learn how to use books, newspapers, magazines, journals, archives, databases, and the Internet to find and evaluate information on legendary creatures such as Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, and other cryptids. It also encourages the developement of critical thinking skills to deal with extraordinary claims and ideas for thinking about them.

Saturday, April 2, 2011

MONSTER SEARCH

I announced during our introduction session last Wednesday that my favorite monster was Sasquatch. I still feel the same way, but am uncertain if that will be the focal point of my research. I think the majority of the class may be focusing their respective research on the more popular or well known monsters, which may decrease the availability of local resources. Considering all of my options will be paramount and I will take the remainder of the weekend to continue researching other options and the availability of resource material. I am looking forward to starting this project and think the ability to identify the varying options students and others have to conduct empirical evidence is important to my future career aspirations. Furthermore, the different research avenues will enhance my ability in the field of education and assist me with raising my young children.